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Death Of n Good Woman.
SEED TIME AND HARVEST.
Many Matters of Personal Interest in
and About Ninety-SiX.
NISETY-SIX. s,

NINETY-SIX, S. c., June 2S, 1857.
Since my last the vicinity Of Nincty-SiX has
had refreshing showers and everything is
looking well, and indeed we do now begin to
think of those Egyptian yields you spoke OF
in your last Issue.
Miss Helen Smith, Of Newberry, has been
visiting friends here for several days.
Mrs. T.. NJ. Moore and children have gone to
Honea Path to spend month or two They
will be near MIR. Moore who Is working on the
new railroad near Triangle, Laurens county.
Mr.. Henry Hill, who has been up from
Johnston, reports the crops in that neighbor-
hood as being very fine.
Quite T. number OF cotton blooms have been
brought in. but none as carly as COL Johnson
and Mr. L. II. Martin.
Miss Sunie Watson, OF Newberry, is visit
ing her brother, Mayor Watson, of our town.
well, is mp again and attending to his bust.
Mr.. w. s. Richardson has returned from n
business trip to Atlanta.
The holiness prayer meeting was held at the
residence of MIR. j. A. Moore on last night.
Doctor j. S. King, the veterinary surgeon oi
Ninety Six, has had good many cases lately
and is very successful indeed. He don't be-
lieve in too much doseing.
On last Thursday night DIR. Wcnck, Mayor
Watson, MesSrs. II. l.. Pratt and James Little
ton joined the Sons of Temperance. The di.
vision now numbers near one hundred mem
bers.
The Masons have suspended their regular
communications till the warm weather is
over.
The Rev. 7. b. Craig preached on last Sun.
day morning and evening in the Presbyterian
church, and Rev. w. p. Meadors at 3 p. m. in
the Methodist church.
Mrs. DR.. L. T. Hill and little boys, of Able.
vile, are visiting their parents, Col VIM
The katiir corn Is tasseing out and seems
to stand the dry weather better than either
cane or Indian corn.
Miss Lake, of Newberry, is visiting her
friend, Mrs. S. NJ. Davis.
We hear that Susong & Co. nrc amply able
to put up any security in the attachment case
and all Will go on as though nothing had hap
pened.
Mr.. +. G.. Green wife and child were in town
last Sunday visiting Mrs. A. S. Osborne They
tell us that this Is a most wonderful baby, and
that its papa thinks 1t par excellence.
quoted Mr.. Addison's crop Of small grain
last week at 1900 bushels, when 1t Is really
over 1000.
Miss J Josie Langford, Of Prosperity, is on q
short visit to friends here. EAST END.
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Special Bargains.

For the n onth of June 1 will offer some spe'
cial bargains. w. Z. Bell.
Double width dress goods at 49c. worth G0c.
w. L. Bell.
Double width dress goods at 2Gc. worth 35c
w. Z. Bell.
Single width dress goods at 2Oc worth Csc
w. l.. Bell.
Single width dress goods at lie. worth 22]9c
Single width dress goods at 1214c. worth l5c
w. L. Bell.
Lace flouncing at 75c. worth 90c. ". +. Bell
Lace tlouncing at SOC. worth GDc. w. j.. Bel!
Lace silk 1louncng at Sl.25 worth SlGO. w
f. Bell.
Embroidered douncing at 500 worth $3.50
Embroidered flouncing ut Sl.75 worth s2.25
w. +. Bell.
Embroidered f1ouncng at oOc. worth sl.25
w. l.. Bell
c. and lG3Sc. worth oOc. and 25c. w. E. Bell
Colored batiste and colored lawns at reduced
prices. w. +. Bell.
All over embroidery In white and tan at
cost. w. +. Bell.
Parasols In colors at cost. w. E. Bell.
Shade hats at l5c. untrimmeu. w. h. Bell
Check summer silks at 4fl@c worth GOc w
Z. Bell.
Special summer sale in millinery and dress
goods. / will reduce the price on all summer
ticles below cost. w. Z. Bell 6-S
Ladies who have summer goods to buy car
secure special bargains at Wm.E. Bells.
Never before has such bargains been Offered
as YOU will find at w. i. Bells. G-S
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Haddon's SpeciaIties.-.Just Received

so pieces Swiss Embroideries, In beautiful
patters, just received. r. NJ. Haddon & Co.
25 pieces white "Linon DeAlencion." "Iinon
DeDacca," india Llnon, and otter brands,
cheapest and prcttieSt white goods of the sea-
sop. r. NJ. Haddon S Co. 5-4
10 pieces plaid Indian lawns, entirely new,
just received. II. NJ. Haddon Co, 54
10 pieces Spanish Oriental lace founcing,
Just received. r. NJ. Haddon & Co. 5-i
10 dozen ladies' fawn-colored "Mileruse"
silk gloves, the prettiest goods we have shown
this season. r. NJ Haddon Co. 5-4
Millinery novelties. Some entirely new
shapes and trimmings to suit will be shown
thIs week. X. NJ. Haddon & Co. 54
so dozen ladies' handkerchiefs. The best
lOc handkerchiefs we have ever offered can
now be seen at r. NJ. Haddon & Co.'S. s-4
so dozen ladies' and misses hose, beautiful
light weight goods for summer, just received.
r. NJ. Haddon & Co. 81
Is dozen ladies Isle thread gloves. We
would call special attention to our 25c. Isle
thread gloveS-would be cheap at s. cents. TO
arrive this week. r. NJ. Haddon & Co. "a
50 parasos, just received. Now is the time
to get real bargain in this line. II. NJ. Had
don d Co. 81
Nottingham lace and scrlm curtains. Two.
Ii drapery and curtains at II. NJ. Haddon q
Cos. 4-l3
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The A.. G. e. w. Railroad.


At the Mansion House last night an infor-
nal conference was held by members OF the
firm of Susong & Co., President Humhert, OF
the Atlantic, Greenville & Western railroad
and several gentlemen OF this county and
city. 1t was decided that the president shall
call meeting Of the stockholders of his road
to be held at Ninety-Six on Thursday, July 7,
to consider the question of consolidating
their road with the line already. surveyed
from Knoxville, Tenn, to the South Carolina
line through Tennessee and North Carolina.
If the consolidation is agreed TO, as 1t is
thought 1t will surely be. the stock holders
will elect delegates to represent them at a
general meeting of those interested in the
united line from Knoxville to Augusta, to be
held at Knoxville. Our board Of trade will
also be asked to send q delegation represent
ing this to the Same meeting to learn what
will be done by the other end Of the line and
to give assurances of what can be done here.
It was stated that the Georgia construction
company stands ready to assume Susong &
Co.'S, contract and to take the subscriptions
now offered and build and equip the road
from Knoxville 10 the Greenvllle county line.
1t IS. therefore, OF the last importance TO
know what Grcenyille can do toward filling
the gap. between where she borders on North
Carolina and the line of Oak Lawn township.
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PhiIOmathean Society.

The Phlomathean Hall at an early hour
was filled to its utmost with an audience OF
beauty, culture and refinement, with that
man Of years and letters; so we'll known and
in the chair. After q fcicitous remarks on
female government which elected much ap.
plausc, he talked TO the young gentlemen OF
the Society-the manly man" as an ideal to
be sought, portraying in the manly boy those
traits of character Which 60 to make up the
manly man.
The next feature was the discussion of tho
question, Which would better accomplish
the aims of our Government. "the Civil Ser
vice Reform system" or the "Spoils System' ?
the affirmative being sustained by MI. Il. \.
Mr.. J. B. Cochran, of Charlotte, n. C. Each
fought valiantly for his side, and the speeches
showed that much research and study had
been bestowed upon the subject, ana each
and in select language. The President de-
cidcd that the weight of the argument was
with the affirmative.
The diplomas Of the Society to the Senior
Class were delivered by Mr.. l.. l.. Reid, who
presented in beautiful and flowery manner
some thoughts on the effect of "Chancc," re.
ferring to the changes In the material world,
and also in man, but more especially to that
change which Is now taking place as mem
bers of this Society and becoming members
of society at large.
representative OF the Senior Glass, for the
tokens Of esteem, and i'm language choice anu
with burning words Of coqucnce cxhortct
the Society to cultivate that spirit of brother.
ly love which would ensure to them honor,
success, and usefulness in after life. And we
venture the assertion that no subject was
ever better presented and u moro lasting i'm
preston made in that hall, than by this
speech.
Rev. w. o. Cochran, OF Charlotte, N. G.. as
the one to whom was entrusted the preSenta
ton Of the medals from this Society to the
successful competitors. urged upon the young
gentlemen the duty of exerting themselves
and to take their stand In the front ranks, tC
seek education and to develop Christian char.
actcr, to honor their country and their God
devotion to truth and stood firm in thcil
con victOns would he leaders In the world
A medal was awarded TO MIR. Il. s. Nichols
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p. Rosenberg e. Co.'S Locals.

Seersuckcr coats and vests for Sl.50. p
Rosenberg & Co. 81
Straw hats-the latest styles. P. Rosenberg
& Co. 81
10 alpaca coats, from $500 10 So So worth
from $500 to Sl.5l p. Rosenberg & Co. Sd
lot white vests at S1.0O, worth Sl.5O. P.
Rosenberg Il Co. 5.4
II you wish low quarter new shoes at Sl.25
worth Sl.75 call OH p. Rosenberg & Co, "a
Best figured lawns at cents. P. Rosenberg
& Co. 81
Cheapest line of Indian linens and Victoria
lawns at p. Rosenberg s. Co. 81
If you wish good unlaundried shirt from
20 cents to Sl.O0 call on p. Rosenberg &; Co. Sd
\ large lot Of ladies' opera slippers: size x
reduced from $l.00 to IS cents. p. Rosenberg
e Co. G-15
Choice coffee, 20 cents per pound at P. Ros-
enberg & Co.'S. 10
A fresh lot of "May Lee" smoking tobacco
at p. Rosenberg e. Co.'S. 6-15
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Colorcd lawns at SIC worth sc. VIM. f

Colorcd lawns at SIC. worth SC. VIM. E.
Bell.
Great cut on sateens. Call and secure q bar
gain in these goods. Wm f. Bell.
Never before has such bargains been offered
in Abberille as you will find on my bargain
counter. VIM. +. Bell.
Ladies' opera slippers at 75c. and Sl.0O worth
Sl.0O and Sl.25 VIM. E. Bell.
Dress ginghams in assorted plaids at &C.
worth l0c. VIM. +. Bell.
Ladies' black and colOred jerseys at cost
Wm. +. Dell.
Childrens colored hose at &C. and Sc. worth
1Oc. and 15c. VIM. E. Bell.
Scrim and etomine for window curtains at
cost. VIM. f. Bell.
We have Just received full line of brand
new buggy harness. Call and examine them
before purchasing. Also buggy whips and
buggy umbrellas. w. Joel Smith & Son.
ParaSOls! paraSols paraSOlS! Fans fans
fans! y large lot at Smith & Son.
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preSbyferian Church Matters.

Last Thursday night the Presbyterian con.
prepation met and elected four deaconS,
namely: j. Allen Smith, George White, j.
NJ. Giles, Amos Morse.
L. w. White and I. L. QuarleS were ordain-
ed elders of the same church last Sunday
week.
The full bench of elders in that church now
as constituted consists OF r. II. Wardlaw, l..
w. Perrin, w. A. Templeton, \. Il. Wardlaw,
J. S. Cothran, L. w. White, Il. =. Quarlcs.
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Ninety-Six, S. c.. of the Preparatory Glass. as
the best eXtrac: reader. To Mr.. NJ. NJ. Ross,
Blairsville, s. G., of the Freshman Class, as
the best declalmer. To Mr.. r. B. Wilson,
the bes: cssayist. And distinction TO Mr..
II. l.. Brown, Charlotte, n. G., and to Mr.. f.
B. Anderson. Wondruir's. 5. G., of the same
class. 70 Mr.. H. l.. Reid, Charlotte y. c.. al
the Junior Class, as the hest dcbatcr The
speaker expressed toe hope That the clI;tractGr-
iSticS of these yOnng men might he as clear,
bright and beautiful us the medals, ami that
they would wear them well and show To 9th
crs that they were justly mrritcd. And with
this the 18th anniversary camc to IL happy
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A lot of KendalPs horse books, 1.-THE Doc
tor at Home former price % cents, but are
now given away to my customers free OF
charge. Call and get copy. =. Il. Speed
Ice cold soda water at p B. Speeds. 6-29
Zonwuiss is q delightful preparation for the
teeth. Try n bottle. Sold by p. b. Speed. 62g
Woolford's sanitary lotion will cure all
forms OF contagious itch, mango, and scratch
es in 80 minutes, only SOC q bottle Sold only
by P b. Speed. 2-1t
Use Johnsons kalsomine to whiten YOU
plastered walls. 1t is the most durable ant
will not rub off. A variety .of colors for SALE
by P. B. Speed.
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Monday Evening.

"'Tis evening now-the heats and cares of day,
In twilight's dews are calmly swept away;
The writer now, beneath yon evening star,
Sighs through the medium of his sweet cigar"
and In heavy mood of medit itation wends his
way to the halls of Euphemia and Philoma-
thea. These two literary societies, where the
youthful orator displays his rhetoric and airs
his cloquence, pcricctS his logic and makes
tirmer a basis upon which is to rest his life,
are rivals of equal merit in social standing
and general excellence. These are essential
ndjunctS to ErslIlnc College and do honor to
that institution to whose great flow Of learn
ing they contribute so consplcuously.
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The Press and Banner
Wednesday, June 20, 1887.
70 Resume Business.

McsSrs J ID. Chalmers Il Co having mad'
assignment of their furniture and marble
busines and their stock having been S0l'i 10y
the assignee, Mr.. Chalmers has about perfect
ed arrangements whereby he will rcsun,
business ut the stand under the New llnt.
where their furniture waS kept. The marble
work will he done in the rear CT the store, The
floor of which is laid with brick. and :ltlmir,,
bly, fitted for the business Mr.. Chalmers will
keep a fair assortment of furniture in front
and O good stock Of marble in the rear. He
hopes In n little while to make his place quite
attractive for purchasers of either furniture
or marble
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CONGREGATIONAL Meeting.

The Methodist congregation at this place
met yesterday evening ut six O'Clock for the
purpose OF forwarding the work Of completing
lars was subscribed for this purpose, to be
paid within thirty days, or sooner II called
for by the Treasurer. 1t is estimated that ono
thousand dollars additional will be needed
After the expenditure OF the hye hundreu
dollars lust subscribed, they will need doors.
windows, pews. paint, pulpit, railings, car
pets etc.
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The Troy Hotel Charter.

To .lh.j. ". &: E:iglcr, ESP, Clcrk Court AJbc,
ellie county, S. c.:
DEAR SIl;-Wc, the trustees Of the TROY
HOTEL, hereby give notice that thirty days
after date we will make application to the
Clerk OF Court for Il charter to incorporate q
Joint stock company, which shall be known
as the TROY HOTEL co.
X. w. LITES,
j. II. W1DEMAN,
w. II. BRADLEY.
June H. 1851 IL
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II. IL. SDeed'S Locals.

Try the great female regulator, uterina. II
is superior TO Bradfords preparation. Sold
onIy by p. B. Speed. PIC
Try the great electric remedy, electric BIZ
tcrs, IL positively cures all diseases OF the
stOmachc, liver and kidneys. billiOuSncSs,
general debility, fever and ague and blood
disorders, price only SOC sold by =. B. Speed
ZIG
Highlands Healing Horse Powder cures
sore back horses. Guaranteed in every IN
stance. Money chcerfully refunded II the
cure is not effected. u. b. Speed. 30
Ice cold sodu water, only cents a glass al
Speeds drug store ia
Latest Improved eye glasses and spectacIc,ss
for sale by =. b. Speed. 4-H
highlands lightning healing powder guar
locks, and all sores that Il horse may be liable
70 s i neSS. Enccd Or 'i'oNe' '"ee'i"''' '''" i(
Most any article, likely to lie wauted, in the
drug line can be found at =. B. Speed. "-lt
You can buy nlce dress at less than manu-
lacturcrs cost at II. NJ. Haddon Il Co.
Rogers Il Co, brokers and commission mcr.
chants Augusta, Ga, arc Representing two ol
the largest bagging and tie factories in the
United States, and can offer the southern
trade better figures ut this time tlan amy
other house in the South: Merchants, before
placing your contracts wire Rogers " 20. loi
prices in ear lots delivered. They have sever.
III cars picced ties tlr,t they are Offering at
less than their value. Rogers ~ Go: guaran'
tee satisfaction on all good sold ny then.
Bagging and ties sold Mt prices t'l'il l.oScIS "
Co. are selling them will bankrupt the fac
tory. Gro If
Fine black satin parasos trimmed with
black lace at cost. Win. T.. Bcll.
Fine black suruh silk parasolsat cost. VIM
T. Bell
beautiful line of plaid DeOrgandies in blue
pink, cream and lilac at less than New York
cost. VIM. f. Bell.
DeBruxell's suitings IN cream and blue al
1ol5c. worth 20c and 25c. VIM. j.. Bell.
White stripe piquc ut GIc. worth Sc. VIM
j.. Bell.
Fine satin fans at &c 3jc and soc. worth 3jc
SOC and 75c. VIM. L. Bell.
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Euphcnlian Society.

|
| Mr. J. Il. Edwards OF Due West as President
of the Eqphemian Literary Society, after cx-
tending n cordial welcome to those present,
announced the following as the subject for
debate; "Resolyed that the jury ,i;,i system
Louisville. Ga, represented the affirmative;
Mr.. J. X. Miller, Rock Hill, S. G., the mega
tive Decision Of committee was rendered i'll
! favor of the negative.
Mr. oliver Johnson, OF Due West, was in
troduced as Junior orator. lie took for his
subject, True ieroism--a fight for truth
and Justice Displomass sS, were delivered by
II. II. Robson,
J. j. II. II. Moffhit,
D. q. Phillips,
w. G. McGcr,
w. =. Lowry.
Mr.. j. TT. MofIltt, rs Junior orator, spoke,
1st. OF the pleasures of student life; 2nd, The
RESPONSIBILITIES connected with such life.
The medal orator of the occasion was j..
Althcus Johnson, of Washington, d. G.
Character, said the eloquent young orator,
must he acquired before we enter active life,
and he congratulated the young gentlemen
upon the kind providence that had cast the
formative period Of their lives In such place
as Due West-a place so distinguished for It's
for high personal character-monopolie
corporations, foreign immigration, etc, all
demand it. Medals were awarded the follow
Excellence in Primary Department, w. w.
Sadler, Anderson, S. G.
Rcst declaimer il Freshman Glass, J. NJ
Whlte; HlckorE Hrnv,e,S >. e.. nonoi;'pie hieli'
Best debater in Sophomore Glass. D. P. Mil
lcr Camden. Ala. Honorable mention made
of w. w. Bradley, Troy S. G..
Best essnyist In Junior class, Oliver John,
son, Due West. Honorable mention made OF
]. w. Baird, Atoka, Tenn, and J. r. Edwards
Due West, S. e.
Thus ended the 10th anniversary of Eu'
phcmia.
Death Of Good Woman.
Mrs. Harriet Sitton died Sabbath evening,
the 10Th instant, after long and exhaustive
sickness. Her maiden name was Davis, and
she WAS married to Mr.. ]. y. Sitton in 1917.
and died in her Glst year. She was q devoted
wife and mother and lived to see all her chill.
dren attain the age of maturity, all of those
still living being with her in her last hours
Her remains were buried here. and many
true friends deeply sympathize with the be.
rcaved husband and children.
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The services attendant upon the ordination
and installation of four deacons in the Pres
byterian church will take place in the Court
House next Sunday Morning.
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Front window In the Methodist


The young laies who are raising money will
which to buy n front window for their new
church have secured about forty dollars. The
window Is TO cost Si2j
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Notice to Debtors & Creditors

4 II. persons indebted to the estate of
n JAMES II. CARLISLE, deceased, will
make immediate payment, and all persons
holding claims against the said estate will
present the same to the undersigned within
thirty days from date.
J. w. CARLISLE,
June s, lS>7, il* Administrator.
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For Sale.

NNE $ HORSE POWER ENGINE ON
" wheels, in good running order.
nNE GDSAW EAGLE GIN, with FEEDER
W and CONDENSER. AS good as new.
nNE PAIR JONES 3-TON WAGON
W SCALES. New.
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Eggs for Sale.

TROM IMPORTED BROWN LEGIIORNS
Il SOC. per l3. II. w. COOGLER.
June %, 1887, If
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NOT BECAUSE he IS ONE OF MRS. RUSH S
LAWYERS.

The Supreme Court is Defended in
their Act of DiSrc@ariiinG Inc
plain Words of The Constitution
and the Statutes --. The supreme
Court Not AmcnabIe 10 Newspaper
CriticiSm-.-Evidcnt Fear ahat fshr
Court May Reconsider its tnlaw-
fuI and Unconstitutional Jud@-
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W. M. GRIER, Executor.

Apply To JNO. ". COClIRANE.
June, lSSI, if
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ECHOES FROM MOUNT HILL.
INTERESTING AND HISTORICAL SKETCH
Es OF THE PEOPLE AND PLACES
IN FORMER TIMES. r....

The Names of Some of the Progress.
siye Farmers In the Surrounding
Country .'- Bee Tree Story The
Grain Crops and the Threshers...
An UucommenIy Big Fish story...
Good Schools and Good People...
Excellent Teacher who VIII At
tend the Williamson Institute.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19

Some curious superstitions are also to
be noted. Ifa person is sick, iron tools,
such as axes or knives, cannot be used in
the house. Upon mans grave his sled
is placed, but broken to pieces, and his
kyack meets similar usage. Furs, spears
and rifles are also deposited, while if the
individual has killed many whales the
long jaw bones of the bal5ena are placed
in an upright position TO mark the spot.
Those people bury their dead upon the
ground, raising a number Of pieces OF drift
wood in the shape of a tent over the re-
mains. Owing to this insecure mode OF
burial the wood soon falls down and
affords entrances to foxes and dogs, which
make havoc with the body. But little re-
gard is paid to the burial places, although
these mutes are very much incensed when
ever attempts are made to take away
any skulls or bones from the graveyards.
They also make a long detour in passing
the resting place of tho dead, and viii OH
no account touch anything once deposited
at burial-Sen Francisco Call
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-04-19
Judge David Davis Caution.

Among President Arthur's papers there
is doubtless q note which he once received
from David Davis which amused him
very much 1t was q brief and formal
letter, but the peculiar thing about it
was that Mr.. Davis signed his name so
close to the last line that nothing could
have been written between the lines
Arthur thought it q very unconventional
signature, especially as at a hasty glance
it might be overlooked But he learned
that Judge Davis always signed his name
thus, to prevent any one from filing in
anything in the customary blank space.
1t appeared that when he was a judge in
Illinois a suit was brought before him to
test the validity Of note The ostensi-
BILE maker admitted that the signature
was his, but swore he never made the
note; and it was developed on trial that
some rascal had taken advantage of a
blank space between the termination Of
a letter and the signature to fill in a
note of hand, which he got discounted.
The judge. who was & very cautious man,
took hint from this, and ever afterward
signed his own name SO Us TO prevent
such improper use Of it.-New York Sun.